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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
World War II
Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
Eastern Front
Allied Forces
Canada
Nazi Germany
Prisoners Of War
German Army
United States
China
Second World War
Battle Of Stalingrad
Norway
Stalingrad
Berlin, Germany
Operation Dragoon
Siege Of Leningrad
Pearl Harbor

World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Mat... more

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In today’s episode we continue our exploration of the life and times of Erwin Rommel, as he is sent to North Africa and his reputation grows.

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In today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most famous, mythologized and lionized figures of the war – the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel.

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In today’s episode, we return to the Egyptian and Libyan desert, as both the British Commonwealth and the Axis gear up for several dramatic campaigns in the second half of 1941.

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In today’s episode, we’ll visit the warm and sandy expanses of the Libyan desert, for the back-and-forth campaigns of 1941 and the controversial performance of the so-called Desert Fox.

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Gareth Edwards
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Paul Woodage
Host of the WW2 TV channel on YouTube; battlefield guide in Normandy
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Episode: Episode 86: Normandy’s Forgotten Battle with Paul Woodadge
Dan Hill
Expert on the First World War and guest on the podcast
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Episode: Episode 79: Operation Anthropoid: The Attack Plan on Reinhard Heydrich

Hosts

Jesse Alexander
Public historian and host with a focus on WW2 history; often presents alongside the co-host from Battle Guide channels; widely engaged in both academic and public-history spheres.
Matthias Strohn
German officer, professor of military studies, and author; co-host with a strong emphasis on strategic analysis and critical examination of myths.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 913 ratings
  • Yep

    You do exactly what your intro says. Thank you for our continuing education. BTW… I grew up on a military base outside of Stuttgart Germany. Because of the location, I was taught the southern dialect. Northern Germans make fun of my accent all the time. I just say, “Mox Nix!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States13 days ago
  • Great History

    Thanks to Jessie and Mathias for brining us this excellent perspectives on often controversial and entrenched myths around WWII.

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    5
    Argyletraveller2
    Australia15 days ago
  • Goldilocks

    I’ve listened to a lot of WW2 podcasts and this one is a standout. For me it is the right balance of broad overview, in depth analysis, and individual stories. Being founded in debunking myth is great - and resisting cliché is part of that. They are both knowledgeable obviously but transmit their knowledge in a relatable and clear way. A standout !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fasterfaster777
    Canadaa month ago
  • Very interesting podcast!

    This is a fascinating in-depth podcast with a lot of information. I don’t think you’ll get other places. I love their balanced view of things and especially how they point out the myths that have been accepted in the study of World War II. Their depth of knowledge is amazing and they both play very well off each other. This is a must listen or view podcast for anybody who’s a fan of World War II!

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    5
    USA Paralympics
    United States3 months ago
  • I can highly recommend this podcast

    Amazing

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    Germany3 months ago

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The hosts' balanced, rigorous approach stands out in WW2 coverage.
Excellent depth and myth-busting clarity; highly informative for history lovers.
Long-form episodes may be challenging for casual listeners but rewarding for deep learners.

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#165
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#40
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#106
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#154
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#46
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#126
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Episode 100: Hitler’s Orders, His Generals and Neutral Portugal
Q: Were German commanders genuinely constrained by Hitler, or did they often agree with his strategic direction?
The relationship evolved: initially Hitler delegated operations, but as the war dragged on he increasingly intervened, sometimes micromanaging; yet on the tactical level some commanders retained freedom, suggesting a complex, not purely constrained dynamic.
Episode 81: Operation Anthropoid - The Escape & The Betrayal
Q: Is the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich worth the cost in terms of human lives and suffering?
The hosts debated the justification of the assassination, weighing the immediate tactical success against the long-term consequences for the Czech population and the moral implications of the high human cost involved.
Episode 53: Listeners’ Q&As – From Jet Fighters to Rommel’s Missed Opportunity
Q: Why do German military leaders seem to bear more visible scars compared to their Allied counterparts?
German generals often engaged more closely in combat due to their leadership culture, which favored front-line presence, and some historically had rites of passage involving facial scars associated with student fraternity traditions, leading to a perception of higher prominence of scars in imagery related to German military figures.
Episode 53: Listeners’ Q&As – From Jet Fighters to Rommel’s Missed Opportunity
Q: Could the D-Day landings have been stopped?
No, given the German resources and response plan, despite discussions about whether they might have adjusted defensive strategies on the beaches, the consensus is that even with an immediate armored response, they likely couldn't have prevented the landings' success.
Episode 53: Listeners’ Q&As – From Jet Fighters to Rommel’s Missed Opportunity
Q: How did Germany's defeat in WW2 shape the stab in the back myth regarding the First World War?
Germany's more total defeat in WW2 discredited the stab in the back myth since it now lacked popular support and moved to fringe political discussion. The war experience shifted how historians and the public reflected on Germany's past involvement in WW1 as being more evidentially at fault.

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This show offers rigorous, dual-perspective World War II analysis, consistently unpacking myths and re-examining familiar events from both Allied and Axis viewpoints. Episodes span campaigns from North Africa to Berlin, with a penchant for operational detail, causes-and-effects reasoning, and thoughtful discussions about leadership, logistics, propaganda, and the human dimension of war. The hosts' interplay—grounded scholarship from a public historian and strategic curiosity from a professional military scholar—helps listeners see contested narratives in a nuanced light. A standout is the sustained commitment to debunking clichés while connecting battlefield outcomes to broader political and social contexts, enhanced by occasional on-site e... more

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